Guest Tammy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have 3 different things going on that weekend and should be at all three I might just have to toss a coin..and then toss it again )I would probably be coming alone, as my other half would be so bored around cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'll try to make it, though I'm not a cheesehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Randy said he was going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TommyH Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Flint......When? Its kinda far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Are only cheese heads invited? Why dont we ask what Reattas are planning to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'm a cheesehead and I'm going. My wife is still thinking about it. [All cars all weekend?!?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Are Mud Ducks allowed?Jim Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I was asking the Cheeseheads to see how many in Wisconsin would be going. As I would probably be going alone. Then to ask what the best route would be. Just trying to help make up my mind. You guys know everybody is included....unless you a drive something other than a GM...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hey hopefully there will be people from all over the country at the Buick National at Flint. The nationals are always a good time. The Reatta div always gets togather and have a good time, getting to know some of the folks on this discussion group. If you dont belong to the BCA and the Reatta div., do so now and lets all get togather in Flint. It will be a good show for sure. Any body going thru the middle of the country lets try to caravan. It will be a 2 day drive from Kanasa, and there is already 4 Buicks hoping to get togather in the KC area. Hard to wait till warmer weather but spring is just around the corner. Some body up north needs to shoot that groundhog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 If you're going to Flint, just be careful when you get there. We made the trip with a group from Mpls., like 25 years ago and had the greatest time. A really great route is to travel east through Wisc. on any of the very nice east/west routes to Manitowoc, the cars go on the ferry, you relax above decks, enjoy the views of the Big lake and land in Ludnington Mich., then straight on to Flint. You avoid Chicago, and save some gas and tolls.Check out www.ssbadger.com, you'll be surprised at the rates!Jim Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 So, It will cost $300.00 to take the car ferry plus getting to it and form it to Flint. And then back again.From Where I live it wii cost me around $125.00 for fuel both ways. And I get to see the country side.It just doesn't add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Well, Viking, you'll probably want to skip the ferry then wouldn't you? Just a suggestion for some people who may want to do something different. Sorry it doesn't add up for you. Another thought for those going from West to East across Wisconsin, drive through Chicago one way or both, take a boat trip one way. Again Viking, sorry it doesn't fit your plans, maybe someone else may be interested.Jim Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 You are right about shooting that groundhog. I don't need 6 more weeks of all this white crap. I can't get to the back yard anymore so I took from inside today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'm probably going to go for an overnighter. I went to the Nats in Rochester for two days. One day too long for me. The SS Badger works best of you are north of Wausau. I'm near Madison and it is more cost effective to go around the big lake. There is a faster ferry out of Milwaukee that costs even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 All the power to them. It certainly is not cost effective for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Driving through or even around Chicago doesn't thrill me. And if a person makes this trip into a vacation, then the ferry ride would be nice. It's nice to do that just once. But I am still planning, flipping that coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Here are some tips on how to drive around Chicago.First: Never ever take the expressway into the city.Second: Take the tollway around the city.Third: Never travel during rush hours.Fourth: Early AM is the best time.fifth: Bring one with you.It really is not dificult to traverse Chicago.One thing... THere will always be Construction..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks Jon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 six. Expect delays.seven. Pay attention. Head on a swivel.eight. Have toll money ready before you go. (how much for those without I-Pass, Jon?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I belive it's .80 cents a toll. Although some are longer distances and may be a $1.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReattaTType Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I will be in Flint for sure as it is only about 4 hours. For now it will be the Lesabre T-Type being driven down but there is a chance my 88 Reatta will get there too. Will be nice to ditch the Expedition for a trip down. These cars will both be better on gas than that anyways. Canadians are allowed to go right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I haven't been in Chicago since 1967. Didn't have a car back then so I took a train everywhere. I went to Tehcumseh, Michigan once to see where my grandpa was born.I sure would like to go to Flint this year but due to my wife's health I will probably have to wait for Colorado in '09. Definately planning on that.There are a couple of West Coast events that I plan to attend this year, so maybe I'll meet some of you then.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Watch out Wisconsin. Unless you have satelite and get the West Coast stations you probably haven't seen the commercials.California cheese with talking cows and bulls. "Happy Cows Come From California". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlawe Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The commercials you refer to have been and currently arenationwide....Regards,1989 White/Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Until CA is referred to as America's Dairyland we don't have too much to worry about. Happy cows may come from CA, but the best dairy products will always be from WI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thought I might get a rise out of some of you in Wisconsin. I had a good kid with a bad temper who worked for me on the ship we were on out of Japan in 1975. He came from a dairy farm in WI. I believe his last name was Will and I think the place he was from was Law something.Just passing time.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 White Law, Wisconsin. Does that sound right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Whitelaw is a little cross roads town east of Appleton on Highway 10. Population less then 300. Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks Dave, I don't know why I even thought of this after all these years. It just popped into my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Y'all know I'll be at Flint, come He77, or high water!!!I want to re-unite Black Beauty with her last surviving Twin sister! AACA/Reatta post # 99984Our 1st anniversary was 9-9-84!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have a "Vintage" Cheeze-head foam headress,Should I wear it to the Flint show?(since I gotta lose the horns, temporarily.)I COULD mount the horns on it, but then some east-coasters may mistake me for some Vikings fan.....AACA/Reatta post #99990My 7th anniversary was 9-9-90! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Go ahead, you will look cheaseheadest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Okay, Jon! I'll wear the quarter-wheel of yellow-swiss for you, but you gotta goto the Flint show, too!I'll keep the horns with me, in case Jim wants to make/wear a Vikings headress for the show.AACA/Reatta post #99992my 9th anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Cheese heads could now be called snow heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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